| Amino Acid | Description | Amount |
|---|
| Isoleucine (Essential) | Builds proteins and
enzymes, stimulates
the brain, promotes
muscle recovery after
physical exercise,
regulates blood sugar
levels and is used to
make the vital iron
carrying hemoglobin. | 6.3g/16gN |
| Leucine (Essential) | Used in the liver, but
primarily in the
muscle and fat. It is
used in the
bio-synthesis of
sterols in the body
and has the ability to
stimulate muscle
growth and inhibit
muscular degradation. | 9.3g/16g N |
| Lysine (Essential) | Important for proper
growth, and it plays
an essential role in the
production of
Carnitine, a nutrient
responsible for
converting fatty acids
into energy and
helping to lower
cholesterol. Lysine
aids in the absorption
of calcium, plays an
important role in the
formation of collagen,
(benefits bones,
connective tissues
including skin,
tendon, and cartilage)
and the formation of
antibodies, hormones
and connective
tissues.
4.3g/16g N
Methionine
(Essential)
Best known for its
ability to supply
sulfur and other
compounds required
for the metabolism
and growth. Sulfur is
a key element and
vital to the utilization
of a number of
antioxidant nutrients.
It lowers cholesterol
and reduces fat in the
liver while increasing
lecithin production.
2g | 4.3g/16g N |
| Methionine
(Essential) | Best known for its
ability to supply
sulfur and other
compounds required
for the metabolism
and growth. Sulfur is
a key element and
vital to the utilization
of a number of
antioxidant nutrients.
It lowers cholesterol
and reduces fat in the
liver while increasing
lecithin production. | 2g/16g N |
| Phenylalanine
(Essential) | The body changes
this into tyrosine,
another amino acid
that is needed to
make proteins, and
neurotransmitters,
including L-dopa,
epinephrine, and
norepinephrine, and
thyroid hormones.
Norepinephrine can
affect mood, and
different forms of
phenylalanine have
been proposed to treat
depression.
6.4g/16g N | 6.4g/16g N |
| Threonine (Essential) | Helps the liver
reduce fat, maintains
protein balance and
supports
cardiovascular, liver,
central nervous
system and immune
system function by
being involved in the
production of
antibodies. It is
involved in the
production of
collagen, elastin,
connective and
muscle tissue,
especially the heart,
where it is found in
higher concentration
and may decrease
wound healing and
recovery time from
injury. Links indicate
the Threonine may be
beneficial in the
treatment of
Amyotrophic Lateral
Sclerosis (ALS) and
Multiple Sclerosis
(MS).
4.9g/16g | 4.9g/16g N |
| Tryptophan
(Essential) | Assists normal growth
in infants and for
nitrogen balance in
adults. The body uses
tryptophan to help
make the B vitamin,
niacin, and the
neurotransmitter,
serotonin. Serotonin
regulates mood,
appetite and sleep and
decreased levels of
this neurotransmitter
is linked to
depression.
Tryptophan supports
your immune system,
alleviates insomnia,
reduces anxiety,
depression and
relieves symptoms of
migraine headaches. | 1.9g/16g N |
| Valine (Essential) | A branched-chain
amino acid found in
high concentration in
muscle tissue. Valine
is helpful in treating
addictions. A
deficiency may affect
the myelin covering
of nerves. Aside from
being a component of
many proteins, very
little is known about
the independent
function of Valine. | 7.1g/16g N |
| Histidine (Essential) | An ESSENTIAL
AMINO ACID in
infants and may be
essential for some
adults. Histidine is
used to form
histamine a
neurological
compound released
during allergic
responses. It is used
for growth and for the
repair of tissue, as
well as the
preservation of the
myelin sheaths that
protect nerve cells.
Histidine is required
for the fabrication of
both red and white
blood cells, and helps
to protect the body
from damage caused
by radiation and in
heavy metals
detoxification.
| 2.1g/16g N |
| Alanine | Important when it
comes to providing
energy for your
muscle tissue, brain,
and central nervous
system. This
common amino acid
is manufactured from
other metabolites in
the liver and plays a
key role in the
breakdown of glucose
for energy and
stabilizes glucose
levels during exercise.
Alanine is used in the
production of
neurotransmitters,
antibodies and
stimulates
lymphocyte
production. | |
| Arginine | Plays an important
role in cell division,
the healing of
wounds, removing
ammonia from the
body, immune
function, and the
release of hormones.
It has been shown in
studies to cause the
release of the growth
hormones considered
necessary for muscle
growth and tissue
repair, decreasing
healing time.
Arginine is a
precursor for the
production of nitric
oxide and is related to
treating erectile
dysfunction and
providing
cardiovascular
benefits (lowering
blood pressure) as it
relaxes smooth
muscle, acts as a
vasodilator and
increases blood flow. | 6g/16g N |
| Aspartic Acid | Acts as a
neurotransmitter and
is involved in
hormone production
and release and
nervous system
function. | |
| Cysteine | A non-essential
amino acid. In
certain cases such as
premature infants, the
elderly, or those with
metabolic disease or a
malabsorption
syndrome it may be
considered to be
essential and must be
supplied from dietary
sources. Cysteine acts
as an antioxidant and
protects against
radiation and
pollution. Like all
antioxidants, it will
slow the ageing
process, deactivate
free radicals, and
neutralize toxins.
Cysteine is involved
in the formation of
one of the most potent
detoxifiers in the
body, glutathione in
the lungs, liver,
kidneys, and bone
marrow. | |
| Glutamic Acid | Helps to prevent
ammonia
intoxication, and is an
active
neurotransmitter
substance and is
important for memory
and learning. By
being converted into
the
anti-neurotransmitter
GABA, Glutamic
Acid may help to
prevent seizures. | |
| Glycine | Used for muscular
tissue, DNA and
RNA creation and
converting glucose
into energy. It
prevents muscular
degeneration by
increasing levels of
Creatine. It is also
important for the
digestive system and
nervous system
function acting as an
inhibitory
neurotransmitter. | |
| Serine | enzyme functions and
synthesizes the
fatty-acid based
sheaths around nerve
fibers. Serine is
involved in the
formation of
immunoglobulins and
antibodies
strengthening the
body’s immune
system. Plus, it
synthesizes fatty acid
sheaths around nerve
fibers. | |
| Proline | Aids in the
production of
collagen and therefore
affects joints,
cartilage, tendons, the
heart and skin. It is a
precursor to
Glutathione and very
important for
strengthening the
heart. | |
| Tyrosine | A building block for
several
neurotransmitters,
including
epinephrine,
norepinephrine and
dopamine and
supports the function
of the thyroid,
adrenal, and pituitary
glands. Tyrosine is a
factor in regulation
endocrine hormonal
function and
structurally is a
component in most
of the proteins in the
body. | |
